Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health, a leading global healthcare services and products company, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1971, the company has established itself as a key player in the healthcare industry, primarily focusing on pharmaceutical distribution and medical products. With a strong presence across North America and significant operations in Europe and Asia, Cardinal Health serves a diverse range of healthcare providers, including hospitals, pharmacies, and clinics. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of services, including supply chain management, medication management, and clinical solutions, which are designed to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Notably, Cardinal Health is recognised for its commitment to innovation and quality, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the healthcare ecosystem. With a robust market position, Cardinal Health continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a vital contributor to the healthcare landscape.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Cardinal Health's score of 65 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cardinal Health's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cardinal Health reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 38,316,000 kg CO2e, comprising 163,044,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 220,684,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 21,363,272,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the significant impact of their supply chain and operational activities. Cardinal Health has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline year. This commitment includes a target for 75% of its suppliers, based on spend, to establish science-based targets by FY2028. These initiatives align with industry standards and reflect Cardinal Health's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The company has consistently reported emissions data, with previous years showing Scope 1 and 2 emissions of 156,100,000 kg CO2e and 234,339,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 167,115,000 kg CO2e and 223,745,000 kg CO2e in 2022. This trend indicates a proactive approach to managing and reducing emissions over time.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 335,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 177,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Cardinal Health is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
